Abington-area businesses support Battle of Books programs

The Honesdale National Bank, Fidelity Bank and Weis Markets are sponsors of the Battle of the Books event through an EITC grant. Through their support, the Abington Community Library is able to provide books and t-shirts for each participant. Nearly 70 students are preparing to compete in August in the fourth through sixth-grade Jr. Battle of the Books and the seventh through ninth-grade Battle of the Books. From left, are Charles Curtin, vice president and trust officer of The Honesdale National Bank; and Joanne Pezzuti, assistant vice president and branch manager of Fidelity Bank, Abington along with several participants of the Abington Community Library Jr. Battle of the Books.